A finely engraved ivory netsuke depicting a horse in a twisting motion, with its tail flowing over its back beneath the himotoshi holes. The horse is shown with its head lowered and legs together. Its eyes are delicately engraved with a gentle expression, its ears are laid back, and its mane is detailed. The netsuke has a smooth texture and displays a rich patina, with rounded forms and softness developed through time, enhancing its tactile and visual appeal. Netsuke, composed of the kanji ne (根), meaning "root," and tsuke (付け), meaning "to attach," are small Japanese sculptures originally used as fasteners to secure objects to the sashes of kimono (obi 帯). From the late 19th century they became highly collectible in Europe and America, admired for the variety of subjects, the fine details, the patina and their strong tactile appeal. ---The netsuke is in very good condition. Please refer to the pictures for further details. --- We will pack your object with the utmost care and entrust it to DHL or FedEx for delivery within 1–3 days. This lot complies with the current European Community regulations for the trade of pre-1947 worked ivory. The original CITES certificate will be delivered together with the object (valid only within the European Union). The original certificate of authenticity issued by our gallery will be provided to the buyer.. This item cannot be sold outside the EU--- 022